Given COVID-19 and the fact that many groups are still offering online meetings, it is permissible to have an individual attend a Mutual Hel Group outside of a 20–25-mile radius from their home. It is also expected that individuals will be assessed/screened prior to treatment recommendations. Screening and assessment will vary depending on the scenario. You will need to state which screening/assessment tools you would use and why you have chosen the one (s) you have. You also need to provide a rationale for why you have chosen the type of treatment if any you have chosen for the individual(s) in each of the scenarios. Please do not call treatment programs to inquire about whether they provide the treatment services you are looking for. The directory you will be using should be able to give you enough information for the purposes of this assignment.
This project must be typed, written in complete sentences, and proofread for grammar, spelling, and word use issues. Points will be taken off for projects that are not proofread. This project must be submitted on time. If you are experiencing difficulties completing the assignment, please let me know in advance of the due date. Assignments arriving late will result in a significant loss of points.
To assist you in determining what treatment programs are available, you will need to access two web sites. The first web site is the Secretary of State’s web site to obtain a City and Town map of Massachusetts. The link for the map is . This will give you the map of Massachusetts, which you can enlarge or print if you desire. You will need this map for when you access the second web site.
The second web site is The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline web site. The URL is . At the top of the page on the right-hand side you will see several topic choices: SEARCH FOR TREATMENT, HELP SOMEONE, LEARN MORE, ABOUT and LOGIN. Each of these topics has a drop-down menu of more choices. If you are not sure which treatment to choose for a scenario, click on LEARN MORE, under the Treatment choice click on the Treatment System. This page will list the different varieties of substance use disorder treatments available here in Massachusetts and provides a descriiption of each treatment. Once you have decided on a particular treatment, go to the SEARCH FOR TREATMENT topic choice and click on For Providers. Some of the agencies listed are funded by the Department of Public Health/Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and some are not. Please only use The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline web site to assist you in finding treatment. Treatment programs found on the internet may not be local. The purpose of this project is to learn what is available here in Massachusetts.
Scenario One
Michael is a 16-year-old white male from North Adams, MA. His mother recently discovered a large bag of marijuana and rolling papers in his room. After being confronted by his parents, Michael admits that he has been smoking about 6 joints a day for the past two years. He agrees to get help. Michael’s parents are both working and there is health insurance coverage. What is available for Michael and his parents in North Adams, MA?
Scenario Two
Mary Ellen is a 23-year-old, deaf, white female from Westfield MA. She is six months pregnant and has been drinking, smoking cigarettes, and using narcotics intravenously throughout her pregnancy. Mary Ellen is on probation and is required to be involved with treatment. What is available to Mary Ellen and her unborn child in Westfield, MA?
Scenario Three
Tanya is a 35-year-old married African American female from Worcester, MA. Tanya has been married for 15 years. Tanya and her husband have two children, a boy who is 14 years old and a girl who is two years old. Tanya’s husband, Peter returned from an 18-month deployment oversees 3 months ago has begun drinking heavily and has been verbally and physically abusive to both Tanya and their son. Tanya has been using crack cocaine off and on for the last ten years. Tanya recently discovered several empty cans of Dust-Off in the trash can in her son’s bedroom. As a result of her husband’s drinking, her son’s inhalant use and the abuse, Tanya relapsed and is looking for treatment. What is available for Tanya, her husband Peter and their children in Worcester, MA?
Scenario Four
Steven is a 25-year-old, HIV positive, Latino male from Haverhill, MA. He has been drinking heavily since he was 16 years old. Steven has recently been diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder. Steven’s doctor has recommended that Steven get treatment for his drinking and mental health issues. The doctor will continue to monitor Steven’s HIV status. What is available for Steven in Haverhill, MA?
Scenario Five
Lisa is a 28-year-old married Chinese woman living in Quincy, MA. Lisa and her husband Henry, age 32 both, drink socially. Recently, Henry has increased his drinking and has become abusive both physically and verbally with Lisa. Henry has also begun making frequent trips to the Encore Casino in Everett, MA. What is available for Lisa and her husband Henry in Quincy, MA?
